Ted Murphy Sr. was born in Clifton, New Jersey October 29, 1926, the youngest of five sons. He enlisted in the Navy at 17 with wartime service on minesweepers in both the Atlantic and Pacific. He married Evelyn Intveld in 1949, studied at Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ) and started working at Air Associates (ECI) as a time study engineer in 1952. ECI moved Ted and his family to St. Petersburg in 1957, where he continued to work for ECI 37 years until he retired. He enjoyed spending time with his family, serving in his church, golfing, bowling, cooking and going out to eat and talking about food.
He is survived by his beloved wife, five children, six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a brother, many nieces and nephews and too many friends to count.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 13, 2016 11 am at Grace Bible Church, 555 61st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL. A graveside service with military honors will be presented at 12:45 PM on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines 33744. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to The Gideons International.
Dearest Murphy Family,
We are saddened that Ted had to leave us, yet we rest in full confidence that he is in the presence of Jesus now. That is a tremendous celebration. Ted was a wonderful man and will be missed. Please find comfort in these next days and weeks by thinking of the good times and happiness he brought to each of us that knew him.
Love, Roger and Jeanie Popham🇺🇸
Dear Evelyn and family,
My prayers go out to you as you say goodbye to your lovely Ted… Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather and friend. Grace Bible friends mourn too, but we all know we will meet him again.
He was a fine Christian example for all of us to follow. I am glad Ted was my friend and I know I will miss his presence.
May the Lord comfort you as you say goodbye.
Love and prayers,
Louise Granger
Love and prayers,
Ted Murphy,Jr. – Please accept our deepest sympathy over your father’s passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family at this most sad time.
Beckwith Electric Co. Inc.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of our good times with our good neighbors in Azaleaville. God Bless
Dear Evelyn and family,
Ted was such a giving nan. I have so many good memories of Ted and his kindnesses and compassion. Also, great memories of his good cooking and warm hospitality.
I know he will leave a huge hole in your hearts now that he is with Jesus. I pray that our Lord will give you comfort and peace.
Much Love and Prayers,
Linda Ward
I’m very sorry for your loss. Ted always had a kind word of encouragement. I loved his beautiful singing voice. It was a privilege to have known him, and he leaves with us his wonderful legacy, his faith and his family. I will miss him. God bless you all!
Sorry we couldn’t be there to celebrate Ted’s homecoming. Ted was a great example a good Christian man, father, husband. Praying for you all as you go through this time.
Thoughts and prayers extended to the Murphy family.
Dearest Evelyn and Family,
We are saddened by Ted’s passing, yet we rejoice that he is finally home, in his Saviors’ arms.
We won’t forget his humor or his “tell it like it is” manner. It made him a one – of – a – kind character. We appreciate all that he did for his church family, and for those who needed mercy and a helping hand. May the peace of Jesus fill your hearts with confidence in a glorious reunion! Praise the Lord!
With love and prayers,
David and Cynthia
Ted Jr and Family,
We are so saddened to read of your Dad’s passing. Please know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Howard & Janet Knapp
I am very sad to see you go, but I know you are out of pain and have earned your wings to fly free.
I will always love you and will always remember you!
ODE to “TED” Murphy
I had a friend, Ted Murphy was his name,
In good and bad times he was the same.
Some called him a Curmudgeon and for sure that was Ted,
He spoke his mind, we all learned from what he said.
With his four loves, Christ, family, church and country, Ted was there,
With a song in his heart, a word of wisdom and a prayer.
He has left us with great memories and a love that will never end,
I’m a better man, because Ted was my friend.
He has gone to be with our Lord and will greet us when we ascend,
Our love for Ted will endure and with Christ it will never end.
Bruce Love
January 7, 2016
I am SO VERY sorry for the loss to the Murphy family and even more sad that I just found out today on the day of his service n I could not be personally at the service. I am sure that Heaven has received a wonderful angel today and know that time will lessen the loss but he is always with you and guiding from afar.
Love,
Monika